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BMA speeds up Lumpini renovations
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating renovation work at Lumpini Park in preparation for its 100th anniversary and the centennial commemoration of King Vajiravudh (King Rama VI).
State Railway of Thailand to begin testing Japanese trains 'before end of June'
Life, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/05/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will begin testing KiHa 40 and 48 diesel trains before the end of next month, as it plans to start deploying the second-hand trains from Japan on suburban feeder routes by year-end.
Govt eyes one-price electric train rides
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/05/2025
» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has proposed a 20-baht fare cap for all-electric train lines to the Transport Ministry, with cabinet approval expected later this month.
Flat train fare set to start from Sept 30
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/04/2025
» The 20-baht flat fare for all electric train lines will become effective from Sept 30, with Thai passengers required to register for the programme via the Tang Rat application, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
State Railway of Thailand budgets B24bn for new railcars
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/01/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will procure 184 air-conditioned diesel railcars plus spare parts, with a budget of 24.1 billion baht to replace ageing cars that have been in use for 30 years.
Free rides to end on Green Line extensions in January
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/12/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will begin charging passengers of the Green Line's second extension routes a flat rate of 15 baht per trip on Jan 2.
Extension fares start on Jan 2
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/12/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is expected to begin charging passengers of the Green Line's second extension a flat rate of 15 baht per trip on Jan 2, said Bangkok deputy governor Visanu Samsompol on Friday.
Red, Purple lines start B20 flat fare
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/12/2023
» From Friday, a 20-baht flat fare is being introduced for passengers who interchange between the Red and Purple lines using EMV contactless payment, the Transport Ministry says.
B20 fare gets MRTA approval
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/09/2023
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) board has approved a fare cut for the MRT's Purple Line so passengers will pay a maximum fare of 20 baht per trip starting on Dec 1.
Underground walkways in Old Town set to open
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/12/2022
» Pedestrian tunnels under Na Phra Lan Road are expected to open by the turn of the year, deputy Bangkok governor Wisanu Subsompon said yesterday.